Award Description
This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to supervise climbers on single pitch crags and climbing walls. Common activities undertaken by Rock Climbing Instructor will be roped climbing and bouldering. This scheme does not include the skills and techniques required to teach lead climbing.
This course is for adults who have a genuine interest in rock climbing and group leadership who wish to supervise young people and adults on the crags of the United Kingdom. You should have a minimum of 12 months rock climbing experience and have led at least 15 climbs in the outdoors. The course includes training in such skills as choice of venue, rope management, use of equipment, group management, emergency procedure, crag etiquette, access and conservation. The course is for potential group leaders and assumes basic competence as a rock climber. The course fee includes all necessary specialist equipment, instruction, transport whilst on the course, course administration and self-catering accommodation. Not included: transport to and from Plas Pencelli or personal accident insurance. (The Centre holds Professional Indemnity and 3rd party liability insurance policies.)